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1,622 Ratings

The Cow

Gav

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Directed by Dariush Mehrjui
Iran, 1969
Drama

Synopsis

In a small village in Iran, Hassan cherishes his cow more than anything in the world. While he is away, the cow mysteriously dies, and the villagers protectively try to convince Hassan the cow has wandered off. Grief stricken, Hassan begins to believe he is his own beloved bovine.

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Awards & Festivals

Cannes Film Festival

1971 | Directors' Fortnight

Venice Film Festival

1971 | Winner: FIPRESCI Prize

Berlin International Film Festival

1972 | 2 wins including: OCIC Award - Recommendation (Forum of New Film)

International Film Festival Rotterdam

1972

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Cast & Crew

Articles from the Notebook

Close-Up on Dariush Mehrjui’s “The Cow”

With a stunningly varied style and an ambiguous rural allegory, Dariush Mehrjui’s landmark film opened up new paths for Iranian cinema.
Lawrence Garcia
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Critics reviews

More than a mellifluous flow, the film lingers in the mind as a collection of intrusions and interruptions.
January 08, 2020
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A look at The Cow underlines how overdue this release is and how puzzling is his lack of renown.
October 07, 2004
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